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The COVID-19 pandemic challenged schools to explore new ways of administering the WaKIDS. OSPI is considering rulemaking to capture the lessons learned and expand the ways through which the assessment portion of WaKIDS can be administered in ALE, specifically allowing for the use of synchronous digital instructional contact in addition to in-person and on-site observations of students during the WaKIDS assessment window.
More information, including the formal rulemaking proposal will be added to the OSPI Rulemaking website soon. If OSPI continues to pursue this rule change, proposed language will be available in the coming months. Until any rule making is final, the current language for implementing Full-day Kindergarten in ALE settings continues to apply. See WAC 392-550-035 for more details.
Contact the Alternative Learning Department at ALDInfo@k12.wa.us if you have questions or concerns.
At their March meeting, the State Board of Education (SBE) discussed whether the GREW should be extended to students graduating in 2023 and beyond, and what changes, if any, should be made. More information including a link to the proposed rules and information on providing feedback is available on the SBE website.
On March 10, the Legislature passed their final budgets and adjourned the 2022 Legislative Session. Read more about State Superintendent Chris Reykdal’s statement on the legislative session.
Action Required/Informational: due date September 1, 2022
Re: Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Reporting Requirements for 2022
Summary: This bulletin provides notification of new requirements for schools to report to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) on their activities related to the provision of comprehensive sexual health education.
Key Audiences: Educational Service District Superintendents, School District Superintendents, School District Business Managers, School Principals, School District Curriculum Directors, School Board Directors
Slide decks from the OSPI presentations at WALA Spring Conference:
Does your school/program have existing student art or photos that reflects our Alternative Learning Vision Statement:
To foster innovative, personalized, and flexible learning opportunities in public education.
Our department is seeking to update some available wall space at OSPI with art/images that reflect our vision and programs we serve. We would love to see original student art or photography in this meeting space. Art should illustrate the Alternative Learning vision, and be available for donation or long-term loan.
There is no need to create new products as this time. We will select one or more pieces for display, and will follow up accepted submissions with a release request.
Please contact us at ALDinfo@k12.wa.us with art to share!
Alternative Learning Accountability = ALE and Open Doors reengagement program compliance reviews & support.
Mastery-based Learning Program Manager = supporting the Innovative Learning Pilot Programs; researching best practices in mastery-based, project-based, place-based learning; providing guidance and feedback for new efforts in MBL and competency-based crediting and grading.
Contact Liz Quayle, Alternative Learning Accountability and MBL Program Manager, for a compliance review, or for more information and support for these programs.
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National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) The 2022 Conference is now accepting proposals through May 2, 2022. The conference is scheduled for October 19-21, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri.
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GATE Equity Webinar Series Regular monthly webinars. Information and registration available through the GATE website.
Contact Us!
For more information about Alternative Learning, please contact us at ALDInfo@k12.wa.us, or visit our OSPI Learning Alternatives website.
For specific questions, contact us by email:
ALE Programs: Anissa Sharratt
Alternative Learning Accountability & Mastery-based Learning: Liz Quayle
Online Learning: Nicole González
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